I am an at-home mother of six children, four of whom are now adults. I've been married for 31 years and my children range from 15 to 27. This blog is about faith, family, and life, with occasional rants about politics and other hot-button issues for me. I am Catholic and by that I mean I believe in faithfulness to the Magisterium.
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by a mom at home raising kids.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Not feeling very well...
I'm not feeling too well. My stomach is just not right. Maybe I have a touch of something. I've been taking it easy all day. Haven't had anything to eat. Just broth and coke to drink.
I think I need to treat myself a little gentler.
For example, while the above photo may not exactly look like the counter in a spa, it is my own little home version of relaxing indulgence. I have my little bottle of lavender bath, my insulated glass of ice water, a scented candle, and reading material. Add a tub of hot water and I have, right in my own home, the means to unwind and take some peaceful minutes for myself.
I don't have a jacuzzi. I don't need a jacuzzi. A tub that is a little deeper would be nice. But I'm happy with what I have and a hot lavender bath for twenty minutes while reading things that interest me is sometimes just what I need.
I have learned the hard way in my life that it just doesn't pay to never fill the pitcher from which is poured all that I do for my family and others. It's important.
Here's wishing you all a wonderful weekend and Valentine's Day!
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I hope you feel better. Know you have my hugs and prayers,
happy valentine's Day..
Peace From Malaysia..
Mine was trying things yesterday too, but it finally passed.
Happy St. Valentine's Day!
I've long been a proponent of "getting away from it all" at home. Sometimes it takes creativity, but it can be done!